Applications Engineer 5 – Team Lead

Suvi is looking for an Applications Engineer V to work in Washington, DC. We are seeking an experienced senior developer and team lead to join our innovative team. As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our eForms solutions and leading a talented group of developers. 

If you thrive in an agile environment and have a passion for eForms development, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities

Agile Leadership:

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to a team of two developers.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Collaborate with product owners and project managers.
• Play a critical role in architecture, design, and development decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using the ScrumBan agile approach.
• Assist in implementing and sustaining agile structures and velocity.
• Act as the team's Scrum Master.
• Help to manage team projects.

eForms Development:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain eForms using tools such as Adobe Professional, Adobe Experience Manager Designer, and SharePoint.
• Enhance existing eForms to meet 508 compliance standards.
• Test eForms for 508 compliance using screen readers (e.g., JAWS).

Expertise and Support:

• Provide expert knowledge on deprecation standards and processes.
• Lead in the proper migration of sites to newer versions of SharePoint.
• Offer ongoing helpdesk support, investigating and troubleshooting eForms-related issues.
• Respond to user inquiries promptly and resolve reported issues.

Agile Coaching:

• Assist analysts and developers in implementing and sustaining Kanban agile approach.
• Conduct sessions to educate analysts and developers on agile/Scrum processes, including backlog management, point assessments, story creation, and the establishment of the Definition of Done.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Experience with Agile/Kanban software development methodologies.
• Active Scrum Master Certification.
• Adobe forms development experience.
• 2+ years of experience with a variety of eForms solutions.
• Experience with 508 compliance and compliance reading tools like JAWS.
• Experience in Implementation and Sustainment Support to include version updates and patching.
• Experience migrating from SharePoint 2013 to 2019.
• 5+ hours of official training in AEM Designer and Adobe Professional within the last year.
• 2+ years of experience creating dynamic forms in AEM Designer and Adobe Professional.
• 5+ hours of official training on SharePoint site creation and editing (On-Premises and SharePoint Online).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading small to mid-size Agile development teams.
• Experience managing software development projects. 
• Experience working in with federal organizations. 

Job ID

2026-25976
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

$165,000 - $175,000
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.